ClearedHot

A few years back a retried MSgt took the time to write a nasty note to the local paper telling everyone there was no reason what-so-ever for AFSOC aircraft to be practicing low-level flying. He was extra pissed that they were flying over his NEWLY built house in the middle of the night. Hey jackass, the range has been there for 60 years, the low-level routes have been there for 30+ years, just because you bought some land an threw up a crackhouse doesn;t mean the world stops spinning.

They took it down, I got it this morning from that site.

I can play it but can't save the video. Anyone else able to save it? [ 30. July 2005, 10:55: Message edited by: Clearedhot ]

I still get nervous ticks when I think about the comm I heard every time..."With PID and CDE, cleared to release."

I'm sure you do. All the guys I've worked with in OEF and OIF took their jobs seriously. They were the sh!t AND they were my friends. I am not bad rapping them or any other ground JTAC here. All I'm saying is that sometimes guys on the ground get excited and the pilots need to slow it down if it starts to feel a little out of control. I will also add that often pilots show up and just want to clean the wings. That is a dangerous attitude. They need to be told to safe 'em up and RTB.

Spending the night in Tampa so I can brief one of the muckity mucks at SOCOM. These tanker boys got it made. It's been a while since I've RONed here and the place looks great. New housing, new facilities everywhere and they even program the rental cars for you. I got in mine and it went right to Mons Venus.

That is not what was briefed to CSAF.

Four 38's from SPS were doing a flyover in DC, told by approach to stay over the river. They deviated east of the river and flew over VPOTUS residence...DOH! [ 22. July 2005, 18:59: Message edited by: Clearedhot ]

Almost....QDR.

Anyone got a link for the ohpoop recording? (F-16 guy crapping his pants), searched all over and can't find it. Need it for a brief.

Good intel...

Philadelphia Inquirer July 19, 2005 Prison For Burglars Of Marine's Widow By Keith Herbert, Inquirer Staff Writer Two heroin addicts were sentenced to state prison yesterday for burglarizing the Bridgeport apartment of a slain U.S. Marine while his widow was away making funeral arrangements for him last year. Montgomery County Judge Paul W. Tressler sentenced Kevin Selvoski, 25, of Bridgeport, and Robert Coulson, 27, of Swedesburg, to 71/2 to 30 years in prison. The prison sentences were longer than usual in part because of the "extreme emotional distress" that the victims suffered, Tressler said. Both men had pleaded guilty to burglary and criminal conspiracy for breaking into the home of Cpl. John Todd 3d on July 3 last year. Todd was killed in Iraq by a roadside bomb on June 29, 2004. Selvoski, who was a childhood acquaintance of Todd's, called his widow, Colleen Rado, on her cell phone to offer his condolences. Upon learning that no one was at the couple's apartment, Selvoski and Coulson decided to commit the burglary, they said in court. They stole a computer and video games and went to Philadelphia to sell them. They returned with three bags of heroin. "If I can't have my husband back, I'd like to see the people who betrayed him brought to justice," Rado said yesterday. Carol Todd, John Todd's mother, said in court yesterday that she recalled seeing Selvoski at her son's wake with tears in his eyes. "You think your heart can't break any more than it has," she said. Selvoski and Coulson apologized to Todd's family yesterday. Selvoski said they decided to commit the burglary after spending all day drinking and getting high. "I just want the family to understand," Selvoski said. "It wasn't personal. I would have done it to anybody."

Mr Lim's...right out the back gate at Osan.

At Birth.

Mr. Burns: No one will want to kiss me after this, eh, Smithers? Smithers: Well, it's their loss, sir.

Look at them, Smithers. Goldbrickers.... Layabouts.... Slug-a-beds! Little do they realise their days of suckling at my teat are numbered.

M2...That is absolutely classic!!! Five Stars.

Big patches, big nametag, big caboose…..errr I mean big smile.

Callsign should be onion.

Concur. The dude took his medicine and stood up to apologize. Let it go and we finish winners.

Baba Rand telling them to STFU. Out-Freaking-Standing!

From the Arizona Republic online..... A complaint post from a moron, and the reply: Complaint: Quote: A wake-up call from Luke's jets Jun. 23, 2005 12:00 AM "Question of the day for Luke Air Force Base: Whom do we thank for the morning air show? Last Wednesday, at precisely 9:11 a.m., a tight formation of four F-16 jets made a low pass over Arrowhead Mall, continuing west over Bell Road at approximately 500 feet. Imagine our good fortune! Do the Tom Cruise-wannabes feel we need this wake-up call, or were they trying to impress the cashiers at Mervyns' early-bird special? Any response would be appreciated." The reply is classic, and a testament to the professionalism and heroism of the folks in the armed services. The response: Quote: Regarding "A wake-up call from Luke's jets" (Letters, Thursday): On June 15, at precisely 9:12 a.m., a perfectly timed four-ship of F-16s from the 63rd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base flew over the grave of Capt Jeremy Fresques. Capt. Fresques was an Air Force officer who was previously stationed at Luke Air Force Base and was killed in Iraq on May 30, Memorial Day. At 9 a.m. on June 15, his family and friends gathered at Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City to mourn the loss of a husband, son and friend. Based on the letter writer's recount of the flyby, and because of the jet noise, I'm sure you didn't hear the 21-gun salute, the playing of taps, or my words to the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques as I gave them their son's flag on behalf of the president of the United States and all those veterans and servicemen and women who understand the sacrifices they have endured. A four-ship flyby is a display of respect the Air Force pays to those who give their lives in defense of freedom. We are professional aviators and take our jobs seriously, and on June 15 what the letter writer witnessed was four officers lining up to pay their ultimate respects. The letter writer asks, "Whom do we thank for the morning air show?" The 56th Fighter Wing will call for you, and forward your thanks to the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques, and thank them for you, for it was in their honor that my pilots flew the most honorable formation of their lives. Lt. Col. Scott Pleus CO 63rd Fighter Squadron Luke Air Force Base

My best golf story... While I was in UPT a few of buds who were IPs at Luke brought a four ship of Vipers down for a visit at Laughlin. One of the dudes managed to get his clubs in his travel pod. I guess he wanted to impress all of the UPT studs because he proceeded to come screaming up initial and when he went into a very hard break turn, his travel pod (and golf clubs), went flying off into the desert...it gets better. They left Launghlin with plans of making a few more stops on the west coast. One of the other dudes in the four ship had to take a leak so he unbuckled his lapbelt to get a little more leverage. That leverage resulted in the lapbelt bumping against the sidestick controller. End result he ejected and lost the aircraft trying to take a piss.

Based on what I saw happen in 1990, I would not push my start date under ANY circumstances.

Personally, I study the Ops limits and pretend my life depends on me knowing what I should about my weapons system.